On Dec. 14, 2012, a gunman killed 27 people, including 20 children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., then killed himself. 1 of 4 | Mourners gather near a memorial filled with flowers, stuffed toys and candles at the entrance to Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn., follow»»»

DOHA: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs HE Sultan bin Saad Al Muraikhi met on Sunday with Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to the State of Qatar HE Jean-Marie Francois Junior Guillaume, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs express»»»

Dubai: Bengaluru police have launched an investigation after videos showing a late-night altercation at a pub owned by actor Shilpa Shetty went viral on social media, according to a report on NDTV. The footage, reportedly from CCTV cameras at Bastian pub on St. Mark’s Road, shows a heated argument »»»

Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior has called on the public to strictly adhere to safety guidelines amid ongoing weather instability expected to affect various parts of the country until 19 December. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Ministry warned of expected periods of rain and strong winds,»»»

Every day, more than 12 million packages enter the European Union – making it increasingly difficult for customs officers to check for illegal or undeclared goods or assess duties. Many of those packages are small fry – in 2024, around 4.6 billion packages with a declared value of less than 22 Euro»»»

Los Angeles, US: There have been at least 2.9 million illnesses, 30,000 hospitalizations and 1,200 deaths from flu so far for the current flu season in the United States, according to latest estimates of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released on Friday. Seasonal influenz»»»

Two people were killed on Saturday and nine were wounded in a shooting at Brown University, the mayor of Providence, Rhode Island said. The suspect remains at large, according to police. A gunman killed two people and wounded nine others on Saturday at Brown University, plunging the eastern US camp»»»

A US special operations team raided a dual-use items ship in the Indian Ocean last month and seized military-related articles headed to Iran, US officials told The Wall Street Journal. The newspaper said the ship’s cargo consists of components potentially useful for the Iranian conventional weapons»»»

Doha, Qatar: Jumbo Electronics, Qatar’s leading retailer for consumer electronics and home appliances, has announced the opening of its new Premium Store at Tawar Mall, 1st Floor, Markhiya Street, Doha. This milestone further reinforces Jumbo’s commitment to offering customers an elevated retail ex»»»

Doha, Qatar: Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, H E Sultan bin Saad Al-Muraikhi met today with, Ambassador of the Republic of Haiti to the State of Qatar, HE Jean-Marie François Junior Guillaume, on the occasion of the end of his tenure in the country. The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs »»»

Doha, Qatar: Bo's Coffee announced the opening of its newest outlet at Aspire Park, now open 24 hours a day, offering coffee lovers a welcoming space at any time. The new location features free Wi-Fi and a comfortable outdoor seating area, making it the perfect destination to relax, work, or meet w»»»

Doha, Qatar: In support of the health system in Niger, Qatar Red Crescent Society (QRCS) has successfully concluded a specialised medical convoy dedicated to treating eye diseases in Niamey, the capital of Niger. The initiative was implemented in collaboration with Hamad Medical Corporation and the»»»

A man was wounded early Sunday after a clash escalated into an exchange of gunfire in the Menidi area of northern Athens. The incident occurred shortly after 2 a.m. when shots were fired during a confrontation between individuals whose identities have not yet been determined. The man was struck in »»»

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States should first of all reduce its own nuclear arsenal, as creation of conditions for nuclear disarmament depends of Washington, the spokesperson of the Chinese embassy in the US, Liu Pengyu, told Sputnik. On Friday, US President Donald Trump said that he had he»»»

Fifteen of the 16 suspects arrested in connection with an alleged scheme to fraudulently collect EU agricultural subsidies in Crete through the state payment agency OPEKEPE were brought early Sunday to the offices of the European Public Prosecutor’s Office in Athens. The suspects arrived under heav»»»

Bulgaria became a full member of the United Nations 70 years ago on Sunday. The country joined the world body on December 14, 1955, by a resolution of the UN General Assembly. According to information from BTA's Reference Desk, Bulgaria's admission to the UN marked the country's emergence from inte»»»

Abu Dhabi: Day Three of the Liwa International Festival 2026 kicks off today with the bike race, part of the festival’s sports programme, in a highly competitive and thrilling atmosphere, drawing broad participation from motorsports enthusiasts. The event features five categories and follows a stra»»»

Dubai: Dubai motorists can expect smoother journeys as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) awarded a major contract to upgrade the intersection of Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan Street with Al Awir Road and Al Manama Street, a key corridor serving fast-growing residential and development are»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar Chamber (QC) and QNB Group recently signed a sponsorship agreement for the Commercial & Industrial Directory 2025, under which QNB will support the directory as strategic partner. This partnership comes as part of the bank’s firm commitment to supporting SMEs sector and economic »»»

Doha, Qatar: In recent decades, Southeast Asia has been the most dynamic region in the world, showcasing the brightest economic growth performance. Within this region, the six largest countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN-6), which includes Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, M»»»

In late October, Trump said he had ordered nuclear weapons tests to be conducted "on an equal basis" with other countries that allegedly have nuclear testing programs. However, the US president also said that denuclearization is the best solution. Both the United States and Russia are interested in»»»

KUWAIT, Dec 14 (KUNA) -- An Amiri decree published recently on combating narcotics and psychotropic substances, which comes into effect tomorrow, Monday, marks a pivotal turning point in the nation's legislative history.Decree No. (159/2025) establishes a significant and impactful legal framework i»»»

Doha, Dec. 14 (SANA) Qatar has strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack that targeted a joint Syrian-U.S. military patrol near the city of Palmyra, Homs countryside. In a statement issued on Saturday, Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated the State of Qatar’s firm stance against vi»»»

Doha, Qatar: Oil prices closed lower on Friday as a supply glut and a potential Russia-Ukraine peace deal outweighed worries about any impact from the US seizure of an oil tanker near Venezuela. Brent crude futures settled at $61.12, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude finished at $57.44. »»»

Washington: OpenAI has released its latest AI model, GPT 5.2, featuring improved general intelligence, programming skills, and long-context understanding. The company stated that GPT-5.2 aims to boost user productivity, especially in tasks like spreadsheet creation, presentation design, and complex»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar has positioned itself as a regional and global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) technologies. The country’s commitment to advance in diversified digital economy is driven by innovation and cutting-edge technologies. Speaking to The Peninsula on the sidelines of World Summit A»»»

Washington, Dec. 14 (SANA) U.S. Congressman Joe Wilson strongly condemned the cowardly terrorist attack that targeted a joint Syrian–U.S. security patrol near the city of Palmyra. In a post on the X platform, Wilson said: “We condemn this cowardly attack on U.S. and Syrian forces trying to restore »»»

Washington, Dec. 14 (SANA) U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen said that the terrorist attack targeting a joint Syrian–U.S. security patrol near the city of Palmyra underscores the urgent need to strengthen Syria’s capacity to combat terrorism. In a post on the X platform, Shaheen expressed her condolences»»»

US President Donald Trump said Saturday “there will be very serious retaliation” against ISIS after three Americans, two soldiers and their civilian interpreter, were killed by a single gunman in an ambush targeting a joint US-Syrian government patrol in central Syria. “We mourn the loss of three g»»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar will take on Iraq today in the semi-final of the AGCFF U-23 Gulf Cup at the Ibrahim Khalfan Pitch at Aspire Zone. Qatar booked their place in the last four after finishing second in Group A with seven points. Al Annabi opened their campaign with a 3-0 win over Kuwait, followed by»»»

Liverpool: Mohamed Salah set up a goal in Liverpool’s 2-0 win against Brighton yesterday as he returned to action after an explosive outburst cast doubt over his future at the Premier League champions. The Egypt forward, the subject of intense scrutiny in the build-up to the game at Anfield, came o»»»

Doha, Qatar: The United Arab Emirates have emerged as surprise semi-finalists at the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025, with coach Cosmin Olaroiu crediting teamwork for his side’s fine run in the tournament. After advancing to the knockout stage from a tough group that also featured Egypt, Jordan and Kuwait»»»

Washington, Dec. 1 (SANA) U.S. Special Envoy to Syria Thomas Barak strongly condemned Saturday’s terrorist attack on Syrian and U.S. forces near Palmyra while they were conducting a joint patrol. In a post on X, Barak said: “I strongly condemn the cowardly terrorist ambush that targeted a joint pat»»»

Doha, Qatar: Al Waha Motors, the authorized distributor of MHero in Qatar, announced the opening of its new MHero showroom on Al Salwa Road. The new showroom marks a significant milestone in Al Waha’s partnership with the Chinese manufacturer Dongfeng. To commemorate the occasion, Al Waha Motors ho»»»

Doha, Qatar: Arman wrapped up an exciting evening at Al Rayyan Racecourse yesterday, clinching the mile contest for 3YO+ Local Purebred Arabians by a short head to land the Late Sheikh Jassim bin Mohammed bin Thani Trophy. Trained by Alban de Mieulle and ridden by James Doyle, the victory highlight»»»

Doha, Qatar: The twelfth annual Gulf Studies Forum opened yesterday in Doha. The event is organized by the Arab Center for Research and Policy Studies and runs from December 13-14, 2025. This year’s forum is structured around two parallel tracks: the first examines “Arab Gulf States and Transformat»»»

Doha, Qatar: The quarter-final stage of the 11th edition of the FIFA Arab Cup Qatar 2025 delivered a thrilling blend of technical brilliance and fierce competition, but its most striking achievement was off the pitch: the four matches pushed total tournament attendance past the one-million mark, a »»»

Doha, Qatar: The Ministry of Public Health has recently organised a training workshop for around 90 health service providers from the Primary Health Care Corporation working in government schools, to strengthen their readiness to manage asthma cases within the school environment and equip them with»»»

The 13th Saudi Smart Grid Conference (SASG 2025) is set to kick off in Riyadh from December 15 to 17 under the theme "Innovation Today for a Sustainable Tomorrow." Held under the patronage of the Ministry of Energy, the conference brings together experts from 25 countries and features 28 panel disc»»»

German authorities said Saturday they had arrested five men on suspicion of involvement in a plot to plough a vehicle into people at a Christmas market. Officials have been on high alert during the festive season, after a deadly car-ramming attack at a market in the city of Magdeburg last Christmas»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Doha Equestrian Tour 2026 Organising Committee has unveiled the tour’s new brand identity and logo, reflecting the 10 rounds that make up this year’s edition and embodying the tournament’s deep connection to equestrian heritage and the sporting excellence that distinguishes Doha on»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Military Medical City Hospital has secured Joint Commission International (JCI) accreditation under the Continuous Accreditation Model, becoming the first hospital in Qatar to achieve this landmark milestone under the new evaluation standards. A statement by the Ministry of Defense»»»

Doha, Qatar: The Awqaf Studies Center at the General Directorate of Awqaf, under the Ministry of Awqaf and Islamic Affairs, has released the sixth issue of its peer-reviewed international academic journal Al-Waqf. The new edition aligns with contemporary priorities such as sustainability and artifi»»»

Doha, Qatar: As Qatar once again united Arab nations in Doha during the FIFA Arab Cup 2025, strong messages of solidarity with the Palestinian people were on display across the capital. For years, Qatar has spared no effort in supporting Palestinians, ranging from mediation initiatives and humanita»»»

US Donald President Trump expressed uncertainty about whether Republicans would keep control of the House of Representatives in next year's midterm elections because some of his economic policies have yet to take full effect, the Wall Street Journal reported on Saturday. Trump, in an interview cond»»»

A shooter dressed in black killed at least two people and wounded nine others at Brown University on Saturday during final exams on the Ivy League campus, authorities said, and police were searching for the suspect. University President Christina Paxson said she was told that 10 people who were sho»»»

In what might be the most critical moment in Israel’s political history, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stands on the brink of a judicial reckoning that could bring an end to his decades-long career. More than the potential fall of a politician, it could mark the end of a leader who has dominate»»»

Doha, Qatar: Cultural Village Foundation (Katara), in cooperation with the Libyan Embassy in Qatar, organised a live broadcast of the opening ceremony of the Libyan National Museum. The event was attended by General Manager of Katara Cultural Village Foundation H E Professor Dr. Khalid bin Ibrahim »»»

Doha, Qatar: Qatar’s performance in the “Countries By Literacy Rate” ranking published by WorldAtlas reinforces its status as one of the world’s more educated nations, particularly within the Middle East and the broader global context. According to the WorldAtlas compilation, which draws on the mos»»»

A manhunt is under way after two students were killed and nine other people were injured in a shooting at Brown University in Rhode Island. Officials say the gunman opened fire in a classroom at around 16:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Saturday at the Barus and Holley engineering building on the east»»»